Welcome to Grandview Independent’s pizza quest, Richmond Pizza Trail. The GI staff has turned our sights on pizza while the Richmond Burrito Trail observes a 40-day hiatus. To start our pizza quest, we ate at the highly rated neighborhood favorite: Richmond Pizza House. The San Pablo Avenue pizzeria opened
by Soren Hemmila
The Port of Richmond is stepping up efforts to curb reckless driving by installing barriers, fencing, and other traffic calming measures at key locations, including the General Warehouse. Port officials are working with operators to address ongoing issues such as speeding, sideshows, and illegal dumping, which have plagued the area.
by Soren Hemmila
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is expanding environmental testing near the Miraflores Senior Apartments after discovering soil vapor and groundwater contamination linked to an industrial solvent. A public meeting held on March 5 at King Elementary School updated residents on ongoing investigations into soil and groundwater pollution.
by Soren Hemmila
At its March 11 meeting, the Richmond City Council will discuss several projects, including the McBryde Avenue Improvement Project, sanctuary city protections, and the allocation of nearly $7 million in unspent funds. The council will accept $1.03 million in grant funding for upgrades along McBryde Avenue, award a $560,
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond Police Department has shut down its online reporting portal and automated traffic collision report system, citing the need to comply with the city’s sanctuary policy. Police Chief Bisa French announced the move at the Community Police Review Commission Wednesday night. It affects two key functions: the system
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond City Council rejected an appeal Tuesday night for a conditional use permit to operate an emergency shelter at 207 37th Street, despite supporters' attempts to shout down the vote during the heated public hearing. With District 1 Councilmember Jamelia Brown abstaining, the council voted 6-0 to deny the
by Soren Hemmila
A growing group of protesters gathered outside Richmond City Hall on Tuesday for the third installment of 50501 protests. The 50501 Movement, a nationwide protest against President Donald Trump’s policies and executive orders, will see demonstrations in all 50 states. The movement, which is also known as “50 states,
by Soren Hemmila
Welcome to the Richmond Burrito Trail Fat Tuesday edition, featuring the fattest slab we’ve attempted to eat yet.
by Soren Hemmila
Welcome to Grandview Independent’s pizza quest, Richmond Pizza Trail. The GI staff has turned our sights on pizza while the Richmond Burrito Trail observes a 40-day hiatus. To start our pizza quest, we ate at the highly rated neighborhood favorite: Richmond Pizza House. The San Pablo Avenue pizzeria opened
by Soren Hemmila
Last update: 4:22 p.m. Thursday, January 22, 2026 A Richmond Police detective reportedly shot and killed a man welding a tire jack on Interstate 80 near Hercules Thursday morning, shutting down part of the freeway, and causing a massive traffic snarl that persisted for much of the day.
Richmond celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 19, with a day of service offering volunteer opportunities along the Richmond Greenway and in Parchester Village. Dr. King, who visited Richmond twice in the 1960s — the final time just a month before his assassination
Raven SR Inc., a renewable fuels company specializing in producing clean hydrogen from waste, has cleared all the hurdles to construct a facility in Richmond that will convert organic waste into renewable hydrogen. The facility, located at the West Contra Costa Sanitary Landfill, plans to process up to 99 wet
What was left of Richmond's historic International Hotel turned to ashes late Tuesday afternoon, after its already charred framework had been left sitting amid garbage and rubble for more than two years following a 2023 fire. Richmond Deputy Fire Chief Rico Rincon said firefighters responded just before 5
An early morning fire at Richmond's Mira Flores building has destroyed the roof and caused heavy interior damage to the more than 100-year-old structure, which is the former site of the historic Sakai and Oishi nurseries, founded by Japanese immigrants in the early 1900s. The fire started around
Baltic Kiss has lost their bid to keep the music playing in Richmond. One of the few venues willing to book indie and rock bands, the club closed abruptly this week after a lengthy court battle over back rent and a history of financial trouble. Thursday night, musicians booked as
Richmond firefighters responded to the 100 block of Espee Avenue around 2:30 a.m. Sunday for a commercial structure fire at the former Burnt Ramen punk rock music club. Firefighters said when they arrived at the scene they found smoke and flames coming from the two-story structure. As crews
To keep you up-to-date on firework and celebratory gunfire issues in the city and your neighborhood, The Grandview Independent has created an interactive map of calls for service regarding fireworks and gunshots, organized by Richmond City Council Districts. From Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024, to New Year’s Day, January
Welcome to Grandview Independent’s pizza quest, Richmond Pizza Trail. The GI staff has turned our sights on pizza while the Richmond Burrito Trail observes a 40-day hiatus. To start our pizza quest, we ate at the highly rated neighborhood favorite: Richmond Pizza House. The San Pablo Avenue pizzeria opened
by Soren Hemmila
The Port of Richmond is stepping up efforts to curb reckless driving by installing barriers, fencing, and other traffic calming measures at key locations, including the General Warehouse. Port officials are working with operators to address ongoing issues such as speeding, sideshows, and illegal dumping, which have plagued the area.
by Soren Hemmila
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is expanding environmental testing near the Miraflores Senior Apartments after discovering soil vapor and groundwater contamination linked to an industrial solvent. A public meeting held on March 5 at King Elementary School updated residents on ongoing investigations into soil and groundwater pollution.
by Soren Hemmila
At its March 11 meeting, the Richmond City Council will discuss several projects, including the McBryde Avenue Improvement Project, sanctuary city protections, and the allocation of nearly $7 million in unspent funds. The council will accept $1.03 million in grant funding for upgrades along McBryde Avenue, award a $560,
by Soren Hemmila
The Richmond Police Department has shut down its online reporting portal and automated traffic collision report system, citing the need to comply with the city’s sanctuary policy. Police Chief Bisa French announced the move at the Community Police Review Commission Wednesday night. It affects two key functions: the system
by Soren Hemmila
Richmond City Council rejected an appeal Tuesday night for a conditional use permit to operate an emergency shelter at 207 37th Street, despite supporters' attempts to shout down the vote during the heated public hearing. With District 1 Councilmember Jamelia Brown abstaining, the council voted 6-0 to deny the
by Soren Hemmila
A growing group of protesters gathered outside Richmond City Hall on Tuesday for the third installment of 50501 protests. The 50501 Movement, a nationwide protest against President Donald Trump’s policies and executive orders, will see demonstrations in all 50 states. The movement, which is also known as “50 states,
by Soren Hemmila
Welcome to the Richmond Burrito Trail Fat Tuesday edition, featuring the fattest slab we’ve attempted to eat yet.
by Soren Hemmila